Sermons on National Revival:

Be Empowered, Enriched And Enabled By The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 19, 2004

Why are so many people seeming to lack motivation to give of their best to the Master? Could it be that they are not that intimately acquainted with His Holy Spirit? Learn how to be empowered, enriched and enabled by the Spirit. Ask the Lord to help you t

Be Empowered, Enriched and Enabled by the Spirit 1 Chronicles 29:10-18 Illustration: Sometime back the Associated Press carried this dispatch: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the hood and discovered that someone had stolen the motor." Many Christians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-18, 1 Chronicles 29:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Solutions For Depression

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2004

Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves tho

Spiritual Solutions for Depression Quote: Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. Tim Hansel Psalm 34:18 Illustration: Many are suffering from emotional stress that often times leads to depression. Jim Varney who played Earnest T ("know what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Ways The Holy Spirit Benefits You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2004

O let God’s Spirit fill your soul And cast out every sin, Then shall you love both friend and foe And know His peace within

Twelve Ways the Holy Spirit Benefits You (Rom 8:26,27) - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Illustration: Henry Bosch tells a humorous story about a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Pentecost

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 23, 2004

The Holy Spirit came in power that day...the church needs a return to that kind of power. What must we be to be ready?

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family & friendships July 25, 2004 The late Dr. A. W. Tozer, author and pastor, said, "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Breakthrough And Breakout

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 14, 2005

The transformation of Peter by the power of the Holy Spirit

BREAKTHROUGH AND BREAKOUT ACTS 5: 12~ 42 1. The Transformation of Peter. The real breakthrough in this chapter is the complete transformation of Pete. We are probably all familiar with the legendary outspoken, put your foot in it Peter. 2. How did Peter become fearless in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42, John 12:1-8

Let God's Spirit Move In Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 24, 2003

Discover how God’s Spirit reforms His Church

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) I was talking with a couple of people this week about how God’s Church can be the positive influence in people’s lives. But I’m also aware that there are flaws within God’s Church. Some of the flaws come as a ...read more

Denomination: *other

Changed In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2005

For real change to take place there must be a change in your spirit.

May 22, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Acts 8:26-40 Subject: Change Part 4 Title: Changed in the Spirit This is the last message in the change series. Most of you are letting out a huge sigh of relief. (Now maybe he’ll stop talking about change)! What is it about change that makes people so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Moves

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

How the Holy Spirit moves in the church.

How the Holy Spirit Moves By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Acts 1 The first mentioned of the Holy Spirit of the bible says, “The Spirit of God moved” 1. The Spirit of God moves where there is unity a. Acts 1:4 “Gathering them together…” b. Acts 1:14 “These all with one mind …” c. Acts 2:1 “When the day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Candles Without Light

Contributed by James May on May 16, 2004

Christians may all be a candle that is useful to the Kingdom of God but that candle is only good for pleasing the flesh unless it is set on fire by the Holy Ghost.

Candles Without Light As I walked through the sanctuary this morning, praying for God to reveal to me what he would have me to say to you, my eye was drawn to this candlestick and holder that sat upon the table. I was struck by its beauty and by the fact that it adorned the House of God, making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 18:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Writing Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

pt. 2--The Substance, Source, and Scope of God’s Plan for the Church!

Writing Acts Chapter 29, pt. 2 “The Power” Acts 1:4-8 v. 8 is the key verse in the entire book of Acts…to understand this verse is to understand the entire book…and the key words in this book are found in it: power/witness You see it all thru the book, God’s power/people witnessing thru it. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Eleven Beneficial Enabling Powers Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 14, 2005

Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers us to do exceedingly

How The Holy Spirit Functions for Believers John 16:13-16 Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reclaiming The Wastelands

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2005

Every person has various wastelands in their lives that Jesus wants to reclaim for His glory

Reclaiming the Wastelands 2 Chronicles 7:14 November 13, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Just outside of Crooksville Ohio, there was a large plot of land for sale, close to 100 acres, 94 to be exact. (If memory serves me right). The price was an unbelievable $500 per acre and that made the whole ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is Shaken

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006

This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist